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About Bayer Australia

Bayer Australia is an international science-based company that is inspired to impact the future and improve the way people live in the world. They are committed to advancing health and nutrition for all. As global corporate citizens, they make every effort to contribute to society with innovations that improve life now and in the future. The company invests in and is committed to improving national health outcomes by partnering with a diverse range of local stakeholders.

Your role

Bayer CropScience is partnering with the University of Southern Queensland to provide a 2nd or 3rd-year student studying a Bachelor of Science in Plant Agricultural Science or a Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management.

The opportunity will involve undertaking an FT or PT placement for up to 6 weeks or 200 hours if a bulk placement does not suit, to compliment your studies in the above USQ courses.

Working alongside Bayer employees in the Vegetable team, you will gain hands-on experience working on current field trials and demonstration plots around the Toowoomba and Stanthorpe area.

You will gain exposure to their Seminis products and a variety of vegetables such as Sweetcorn, Spinach, Brassica, Onion, Peppers and Tomatoes.

The work you will complete will vary depending on the weather and seasonable crop cycle but expect to be sowing seeds, transplanting, collecting data for analysis, pest identification and eradication in addition to basic data input, analysis and reporting.

Training & development

Bayer Australia believes in lifelong learning and invests in the education and training of its employees. They offer extensive educational and training programs to encourage professional and personal development. This allows continuous and sustainable development for both their employees and their business.

Benefits

Bayer Australia is committed to providing state-of-the-art benefits to its employees. Benefits contribute to individual and family health, increase financial security, and help create a comfortable work-life balance that improves the quality of life.

1. Competitive pay
2. Work-life balance
3. Promoting health
4. Pensions
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Career progression

Bayer Australia is always looking for ambitious, forward-thinking colleagues who are committed to their vision and want their careers to be lifelong learning experiences. They offer a wide range of opportunities for experienced professionals.

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Work life balance

Because creating a family-friendly workplace is important to them, their employees can take advantage of benefits that allow them to lead productive working lives that are harmonious with the priorities of their families. Bayer Australia offers a variety of options that allow employees to choose the most appropriate work schedule to support both their personal and professional needs. Read more.

Culture & vibe

Bayer Australia is committed to creating a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. At the company, everyone belongs, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity. They encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. They also welcome applicants with diverse educational backgrounds, professional knowledge, personality types, thinking styles, and life experiences. Read more.

About you

Requirements:

• They are looking for a proactive and collaborative individual, who does not mind getting their hands in the soil. Some days are out in the fields for up to 8-10 hours a day.
• You must be a 2nd or 3rd-year student studying a Bachelor of Science in Plant Agricultural Science or a Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management at USQ and be based near Toowoomba or Stanthorpe for the duration of the placement.
• Hold a current QLD driver’s licence and be willing to drive to field locations if you have a suitable vehicle or meet one of their agronomists at a centralised point at travel in a Bayer vehicle. P platers can apply but candidates with a learner’s permit will not be considered for this placement due to insurance reasons.
• Confidence driving on rural roads is a bonus.
• You will be digitally minded and be able to take direction from peers
• You will have good data collection skills and data inputting skills

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly with Bayer Australia.